Knowing what to do and in what sequence can be an overwhelming challenge. Nearly every CEO and general manager today is expected by his stakeholders to achieve new breakthroughs in performance. Despite the intensity of these pressures, despite the high expectations and short time frames, a number of CEOs and general managers turn in truly exceptional results.

The managers who succeed do so
because they have a firm handle on the fundamentals of
their business. Where are they today? Where do they need
to go? And how will they get there?